Preliminary Information on the GoldenEar DigitalAktiv™ 3 Ultra-High-Performance Powered/Wireless Super Bookshelf Loudspeaker

It incorporates a 6” cast-basket bass/midrange driver, based on the one used in the Triton Reference, along with the same HVFR tweeter used in the Reference and two inertially balanced 8” passive radiators.

The active drivers are biamped with direct-drive of the bass/midrange driver by a 200-watt Class A/B amplifier and direct-drive of the tweeter with a 60-watt Class A/B amp. Direct– drive of the drivers tremendously reduces distortion by an order of magnitude and dramatically improves control of the drivers for tighter bass and improved transient response. In addition, all crossover functions, including frequency response and phase optimization are handled in the digital domain and precisely tailored by a 56-bit DSP engine. Power amplifiers are fed from high-current voltage regulated DC rails, in order to guarantee zero voltage sag during demanding musical transients.

Built-in Bluetooth reception is provided, along with Wi-Fi reception handled by Chromecast, for high quality hassle free performance with all popular streaming services from any Cast capable device such as a smart phone or computer. The built-in Cast module supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands for exceptional tolerance to interference. When used as a stereo pair, the two DA 3s are wirelessly linked by a high-quality, low-latency WISA radio. In addition, one DA 3 may be used by itself as a single speaker playing stereo program material. Voice command control is possible utilizing any Google Home device. In addition, multiple independent zones are possible with separate control of level as well as program material. Network software updates are supported. More information will be available later in 2018. The DA 3 will enable listeners looking for high quality musical reproduction as well as lifestyle friendly simplicity to create a state-of-the-art music system by simply plugging in the two speakers downloading the app and setting up Chromecast. We have selected Chromecast as the wireless connectivity system based on sound quality, simplicity, flexibility, a tremendous and continuously updated feature set as well as robust operation.